THE AL-AQSA MOSQUE

The Al-Aqsa Mosque (Arabic: المسجد الأقصى, romanized: al-Masjid al-Aqṣā) is the third-holiest site in Islam, located on a 35-acre elevated plateau known as the Haram al-Sharif (or Temple Mount) in the Old City of Jerusalem. Key Facts • Significance: It serves as Islam's first Qibla (direction of prayer) and is the sacred destination of Prophet Muhammad's miraculous Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj). • The Compound: The name Al-Aqsa refers to the entire 35-acre sanctuary, which encompasses the silver-domed Qibli Mosque, the golden-domed Dome of the Rock, multiple prayer halls, courtyards, and four minarets. • Governance & Status Quo: Historically managed via an Islamic Waqf (trust) under Jordanian oversight, the site has experienced continuous political tension, restricted access for Palestinian worshippers, and increased security flashpoints. Al-Aqsa Mosque is mentioned by name in Surah Al-Isra (Chapter 17, Verse 1) of the Quran. The Verse (17:1) "Exalted is He who took His Servant by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al-Aqsa, whose surroundings We have blessed, to show him of Our signs. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Seeing." Key Details in the Quran • The Night Journey (Isra): The verse describes the miraculous night journey where the Prophet Muhammad was transported from the Sacred Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) in Mecca to the Farthest Mosque (Masjid al-Aqsa). • Blessed Surroundings: The Quran explicitly notes that the surroundings of Al-Aqsa have been blessed ("whose surroundings We have blessed"). • Third Holiest Site: In Islamic tradition, Al-Aqsa is recognized as the third holiest site in Islam (after Masjid al-Haram in Mecca and Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina) and served as the first qibla (direction of prayer) for Muslims. Key hadiths highlight the historical importance, virtue, and status of Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem: First and Second Mosques on Earth • Abu Dharr (RA) asked the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) which mosque was built first on earth. • The Prophet replied: Al-Masjid Al-Haram (in Mecca). • When asked which was built next, he replied: Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa (in Jerusalem), with a 40-year gap between them (Sahih al-Bukhari 3366, Sahih Muslim 520). The Three Special Mosques • The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: "Do not set out on a journey except for three Mosques: Al-Masjid-Al-Haram, this Mosque of mine (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina), and Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa" (Sahih al-Bukhari). Virtue of Prayer and Gifts • Maymunah (RA) asked the Prophet about the Sacred House in Jerusalem. He described it as the land of gathering and resurrection, stating that a prayer in it equals a thousand prayers elsewhere. • When she asked what to do if she could not travel there, the Prophet replied: "Then let one send a gift of oil to be lit therein [in its lamps], for the one who gifts this to it is like the one who has prayed therein" (Sunan Ibn Majah). Forgiveness of Sins • Umm Salamah (RA) reported hearing the Prophet (PBUH) say: "If anyone puts on Ihram for Hajj or Umrah from Al-Aqsa Mosque to Al-Masjid Al-Haram, his former and latter sins will be forgiven" (Sunan Abu Dawud). Layak negative dua Wallahualam, Credits: #AIoverview #fb #fyppppp #AlAqsaMosque.

KHASIAT BUAH PETAI

Makan petai mentah memberikan pelbagai khasiat kerana ia kaya dengan nutrien penting seperti vitamin, mineral, serat, dan antioksidan. Khasiat Utama Petai Mentah • Kesihatan Jantung: Kandungan kalium yang tinggi membantu mengawal tekanan darah dan menyokong fungsi otot jantung. • Mengawal Gula Darah: Petai mengandungi sebatian fitosterol (seperti stigmasterol dan beta-sitosterol) yang membantu menstabilkan paras gula dalam darah. • Kesihatan Pencernaan: Serat yang tinggi membantu melancarkan sistem penghadaman dan mencegah sembelit. • Meningkatkan Mood dan Saraf: Mengandungi triptofan (sejenis protein yang ditukar kepada serotonin) serta vitamin B yang membantu menenangkan sistem saraf dan mengurangkan stres. • Mencegah Anemia: Sumber zat besi yang baik untuk membantu penghasilan sel darah merah. • Sumber Antioksidan: Kaya dengan sebatian fenolik, flavonoid, dan vitamin C yang melindungi sel daripada kerosakan radikal bebas. Maklumat lanjut mengenai kesan kesihatan boleh dibaca melalui portal kesihatan seperti KlikDokter dan Hello Doktor. Risiko dan Peringatan • Masalah Buah Pinggang: Pengambilan petai secara berlebihan tidak digalakkan bagi pesakit yang mempunyai masalah atau penyakit buah pinggang kerana kandungan kaliumnya yang tinggi. • Asid Urat (Gout): Petai mengandungi purin tahap sederhana yang boleh meningkatkan paras asid urat jika diambil terlalu banyak. • Alahan: Individu yang mempunyai alahan terhadap lektin perlu berhati-hati. Wallahualam, Kredit: #AIoverview #fb #hallodokter #fyppp #khasiatpetai

JANTUNG PISANG

Jantung pisang adalah bunga pokok pisang yang bakal berkembang menjadi buah pisang, dan ia sering dijadikan ulam atau bahan masakan tradisional dalam masyarakat Melayu. Khasiat Jantung Pisang • Rendah kalori & tinggi serat: Mengandungi sekitar 23 kcal bagi setiap 100g, tinggi serat, protein, serta antioksidan. • Kesihatan tubuh: Membantu mengawal kolesterol, baik untuk sistem pencernaan, serta mengandungi zat besi yang membantu Masalah anemia. Petua Memilih Jantung Pisang (Supaya Tidak Pahit) • Pilih jantung pisang daripada jenis pisang yang boleh dimasak seperti pisang awak, pisang raja, atau pisang nipah. • Elakkan jantung pisang daripada pisang nangka atau pisang abu kerana rasanya pahit. • Gunakan panduan daripada Rasa: cuci atau uji sedikit getahnya dengan pencungkil gigi, atau lihat bentuk hujungnya yang tumpul (tidak terlalu tajam). Cara Merebus Supaya Putih dan Tidak Lebam/Hitam Ikuti langkah mudah daripada perkongsian Facebook Majalah Rasa: 1. Didihkan air terlebih dahulu sebelum memasukkan jantung pisang (jangan dibelah dahulu). 2. Masukkan sedikit garam dan sesudu minyak masak ke dalam air rebusan. 3. Tutup periuk dan rebus selama kira-kira 10 minit. 4. Angkat, toskan, barulah dibelah supaya bahagian dalamnya kekal putih cantik dan tidak hitam berbirat. Menu Popular Jantung Pisang • Ulam / Celur: Dicelur dan dimakan bersama sambal belacan. • Kerabu Jantung Pisang: Dicampur dengan isi ikan, kerisik, santan, cili api, dan air limau. • Jantung Pisang Masak Lemak: Dimasak menggunakan santan, cili padi, serta ikan bilis atau ikan kering. Rujuk resipi lengkap di MyResipi. Wallahualam Kredit: #AIoverview #myresipi #fb #fyppp

REEs in Malaysia

Malaysia holds an estimated 16.2 million metric tons of non-radioactive rare earth elements (NR-REE) in ion-adsorption clay (IAC) ores, valued at approximately RM747.2 billion (about $183 billion USD). Key Deposits and Elements • Main Regions: Valuable deposits are found across Terengganu, Kelantan, Pahang, Perak, and Kedah. • Critical Elements: These deposits contain important components such as Neodymium (Nd), Dysprosium (Dy), Praseodymium (Pr), and Terbium (Tb), which are vital for electric vehicles, defense systems, wind turbines, and high-performance NdFeB permanent magnets. Strategy and Policy ("Mine-to-Magnet") • Export Moratorium & Guidelines: Malaysia implemented a ban on raw non-radioactive REE exports starting January 1, 2024, to force domestic processing. Updated guidelines introduced in October 2026 allow limited exports of up to 100 metric tons of rare earth carbonates and oxides strictly for R&D tied to a three-year commitment to build local facilities. • National Targets (TIM 2021–2030): The country aims to build an integrated supply chain: • 30,000 tonnes of Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) from upstream. • 10,000 tonnes of Neodymium-Praseodymium (NdPr) from midstream processing. • 35,000 tonnes of NdFeB permanent magnets from downstream manufacturing. • Foreign Partnerships: Because refining and separation require specialized technology and heavy investment, the government (via the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, or MITI) is actively seeking strategic foreign investments and tech transfers. Established operators like Lynas Rare Earths also operate within the country Wallahualam.

RARE EARTH ELEMENTS ( REEs)

Rare earth elements (REEs) are a group of 17 chemically similar metallic elements that include the 15 lanthanides on the periodic table plus scandium and yttrium. What They Are • The 17 Elements: Lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, promethium, samarium, europium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, lutetium, scandium, and yttrium. • Light vs. Heavy: Divided into Light Rare Earth Elements (LREEs like lanthanum and neodymium) and Heavy Rare Earth Elements (HREEs like dysprosium and lutetium) based on atomic weight. • Not Actually Rare: Despite the name, these elements are relatively common in the Earth's crust (roughly as abundant as copper or nickel), but they are rarely found in high-grade, economically viable concentrations. Key Uses and Importance • Permanent Magnets: Neodymium and samarium are vital for making ultra-strong permanent magnets used in electric vehicle motors, wind turbines, and electronics. • Catalysts and Glass: Cerium and lanthanum are used in automotive catalytic converters and petroleum refining. • High-Tech Devices: They are essential components in smartphones, lasers, fiber optics, medical MRI contrast agents, and defense systems (such as night-vision goggles and guidance hardware). Supply Chain & Production • Extraction Challenges: Separating these elements from each other and from radioactive impurities like thorium and uranium requires complex, energy-intensive, and environmentally sensitive processing. • Market Dominance: China currently controls a major share of both global mining and refined production. Learn more about the breakdown of these materials on the U.S. Geological Survey Rare Earth Statistics Page or review industrial insights at Lynas Rare Earths. Wallahualam.

BUAH MATA KUCING VS CKD

Pesakit yang mengalami Penyakit Buah Pinggang Kronik (CKD - Chronic Kidney Disease) perlu mengelak atau mengehadkan pengambilan buah mata kucing kerana ia mengandungi paras kalium (potassium) yang tinggi dan rasa yang sangat manis. (Nota: Sila pastikan anda tidak keliru antara "buah mata kucing"—sejenis buah manis seperti longan—dengan "misai kucing" / Orthosiphon stamineus, iaitu sejenis herba yang sering dikaitkan dalam kajian tradisional untuk membantu menurunkan kreatinin dan urea dalam darah). Hubungan Buah Mata Kucing dengan CKD • Kandungan Kalium Tinggi: Buah mata kucing tergolong dalam kumpulan buah-buahan yang kaya dengan kalium. Bagi pesakit atau haiwan (seperti kucing) yang mempunyai CKD, buah pinggang mereka tidak lagi mampu menapis atau membuanglebihan kalium dengan berkesan daripada darah. • Risiko Komplikasi Kalium Tinggi (Hiperkalemia): Tahap kalium yang terlalu tinggi dalam darah boleh menyebabkan pelbagai masalah serius, termasuk: • Lemah badan dan kekejangan otot • Sesak nafas • Degupan jantung tidak teratur atau aritmia yang boleh mengancam nyawa • Kandungan Gula / Manis Tinggi: Buah mata kucing mempunyai rasa manis pekat. Pengambilan gula yang tinggi tidak baik untuk kawalan gula darah, metabolisme, serta pesakit yang mempunyai komplikasi kencing manis (yang merupakan punca utama CKD). Wallahualam.

FASTING ON MANDAYS AND THURSDAYS BONIFITS

Fasting on Mondays and Thursdays (Sawm al-Ithnayn wa al-Khamīs) is a recommended voluntary (Sunnah) practice in Islam that offers deep spiritual, social, and physical benefits. Spiritual and Religious Benefits • Presentation of Deeds: Prophet Muhammad SAW loved to be fasting when his good and bad actions were presented to Allah, which happens every Monday and Thursday. • Following the Sunnah: Observing these fasts follows the direct example and habit of Prophet Muhammad, who rarely missed them. • Day of Significance: The Prophet noted that Monday is the day he was born, the day he received his first revelation, and the day the Quran began to be revealed. • Forgiveness of Sins: The doors of Paradise open on these days, and believers are forgiven—except for those who hold malice or enmity toward their brothers and sisters until they make peace. • Protection and Reward: Fasting acts as a spiritual shield, earns multi-fold rewards, and contributes to entering Paradise through a special gate named Ar-Rayyan. • Accepted Supplication: The prayer (dua) of a fasting person holds a high chance of acceptance right up until they break the fast. Physical and Health Benefits • Metabolic Reset: Operating as a routine form of weekly intermittent fasting, it helps reset metabolism and optimize energy levels. • Improved Health Markers: Regular voluntary fasting can improve insulin sensitivity, assist with weight management, and support heart and digestive health. • Cellular Repair: It can encourage natural bodily processes like autophagy (cellular cleanup). Character and Personal Benefits • Self-Discipline: Abstaining from food and drink builds patience, self-control, and resilience against daily impulses. • Mindfulness: It encourages guarding one's speech, avoiding gossip, backbiting, or idle talk, and increasing acts of charity and kindness. Wallahualam.